Applications are invited for a Research Associate to jointly work in the
Genetic Epidemiology research group at the Department of Public Health and
Primary Care and at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute. The successful
candidate will be involved in the design and analysis of large scale genomic
epidemiological studies. Specifically, the successful candidate will be
involved in developing statistical approaches to examine data generated by
new DNA sequencing technologies, including analyses of sequence
functionality and rare and common genetic variants in the context of complex
diseases and traits in human populations
There is a strong commitment to personal and professional development with
the group, and the successful applicant will be encouraged to develop their
own ideas and build-up a strong academic profile.
Applicants will have a numerate first degree (natural sciences, maths,
statistics or computer science) and a PhD in statistics, bioinformatics,
computational biology or a related discipline.
The successful candidate must have expertise in high throughput data
manipulation, analysis and visualisation using relevant statistical packages
(R) and programming languages (Perl or C). It is also essential that the
candidate has clear communication skills with the ability to present
methodologies and results succinctly and the ability to work within a team.
Experience of analysis and handling large data sets, including genomic data,
additional languages, and proficiency in the use of relational databases
would be desirable. Familiarity with Linux network/server administration
would also be an advantage.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Manjinder Sandhu (e-mail:
[log in to unmask], tel: 01223 741404). Further information may be obtained
from phpc.cam.ac.uk
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